Why are you making your art?

In today's video, we're diving into a pretty crucial question for all you fellow creators out there: Do you know who you are as an artist? It's something I've personally struggled with at times, especially when my paintings don't quite hit the mark and over the years I've learned to realize that this often happens when I've lost touch with my own artistic identity. So stick around for this video, and drop a comment below to let me know if you've ever felt the same way! Let's chat!
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[@beckyfinkelstein1688]

I have been a graphic artist for over 20 years and in the last year i started painting again. I realized that this is what I enjoy. Getting messy, with my hands dirty connecting physically to my art. On my journey I asked myself the same question you have. Your video resonated with me so much. Why am I making art? Somehow my soul needs its. It's part of my makeup. What I paint is another question. And changes day to day. It just makes me happy!

[@82cricri]

The algorithms are working. This is exactly what I needed to hear today

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad x

[@JessClarkArt]

This is a great reminder to always follow your own heart and not what others suggest. I paint in a similar fashion and my whole painting process brings me joy daily. I am in the process of finishing paintings that have been sitting for a long while so I can get them all photographed and live. I still have family members that are trying to convince me that I need to be painting this and that and in these colors bc that's what people want. I had to explain that is NOT what I want to paint, and that WILL show in the end. If I have to paint something I hate painting, I don't want to paint. Defeats the whole purpose! I was actually feeling guilty about feeling this way, like maybe I am just too confident in myself that I will succeed at what I have been working so hard for. But your video has confirmed that I'm thinking completely clear on this matter. Thanks!

[@tanyalalonde733]

Thank You so much...sometimes I feel like I am just painting what others want me to. This has given me the inspiration to make some art that is calling me to make!

[@holdastern]

Thank you, Louise, your thoughts are so encouraging 🪷🪷🪷

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@elaynescanlan2353]

Having followed you since I took up art properly in lockdown... But struggling terribly recently..this is exactly me.. thanks for getting me back on track! And your black paint video is brilliant.. I've been going to a weekly art class for 2 years & the teacher has been teaching us never to use black, green or purple 🤨 your advice is honestly the best 👌🏼

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Elayne, never follow the rules. Always explore the possibilities ❤

[@Alplily]

I needed to hear this. I think my problem is that I like so many things, so many approaches, so many colors and textures and application methods that I am lost. I DO know that painting landscapes and flowers they way that they appear is no longer doing it for me. I am competent and render things well, but I want to show more of how I feel about the landscape, the energy in it... I get frustrated when I "fail" in that and think I need to try a new approach, so I jump from trying one style to another and never finding myself. My other challenge is that I don't have a lot of money to spend on materials, so failures feel like a waste of money. Nor do I have a place where I can make a mess (and I really think that would help). I have got to loosen up and let go.

[@nikkin7678]

I really recognise myself in what you say. When you said about trying all sorts and losing yourself that way, I do that! Not much help but you're not alone. What I will say, having reflected typing this, is that in whatever I do, sometimes I will find a sweet spot where it just feels so pure and so from me, but it's trying to stay in that zone or figure out what it is that allowed me to get to that place!

[@Alplily]

@@nikkin7678 Yes. I understand this as well. Let's just agree to keep on going!

[@DawnoftheDay-mb7zt]

Thank you! I appreciate you and your newsletters so much! Your encouragement is invaluable!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thank you for being here. ❤

[@pamsandhu-dickens8143]

Thank you, Louise. I won’t be painting blue

[@andeebee2530]

As a beginner, I feel so privileged to be learning from you. Thank you for this video.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful and happy to have you here!

[@leslieharris9088]

I started as an Interior Designer in 1969 after a major in Art in college, went to architecture school from 1972-74 & those influences finally sunk in with one "Ah-ha" moment. All of those years of drafting, designing spaces, rooms, furniture, etc.... now I put those pencil lines on my pastel paper to get me started, and then who knows where it will lead me, but that seems to work for me, especially since I can't put as many layers down as those working with paint. You inspire, Louise.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad I could provide even just a tad of inspiration ❤

[@PaulWalesArt]

Love the reminder! It all keeps coming back to this - "what inspires you?!"

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes it does! ❤

[@giovannascottart593]

So very important, which is why I think artists get better as they age. There's been a lot of thinking on a lot of things!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I completely agree!

[@melindareynolds7867]

Thanks for the reminder on reflection and what is important to us as an artist.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Absolutely! ❤

[@sarahgranville]

You are so right, I’m not sure I know what my paintings are about or if they are about me! I heard someone on insta say are you creating art and then editing it and in effect editing yourself away and I wonder if I do that and my art isn’t authentic 😧

[@jenniedoescolors]

I feel like I should just run this video on repeat all the time! 🤣 Thanks for the reminder to stop and think.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@davidportch8837]

thanks for this.. perfect timing...it really has helped me and makes so much sense...

[@sandrakelly472]

thank you Louise - very hilarious and very important questions for us to ask

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you think so Sandra!

[@dawnjenkinson2485]

Exactly what I needed to hear, to be reminded that I just may have something interesting to offer. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

We all have something amazing to offer!

[@redwing3969]

Thanks Louise, your videos always give me encouragement !💜💫

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@ellenwilliams6406]

This so interesting that this came out today. First, I want to say that I don’t have any blocks about pleasing others or selling my artwork. I just paint for me. My paintings seem to be very busy and I have really been trying to figure out how to bring more calmness into my work. I had some paintings on the go and they were very busy. A few days ago, I just started painting on one of them and it is now mostly shades of gray and white with some places of busyness showing. I wasn’t sure where that came from so I spent a few days looking at it and thinking about what it was all about. It is definitely not a finished painting but I think it does express me. I think the busyness is about my always showing my emotions and my crazy busy mind and the calmness reflects my life. Does that make sense? Who knows but that is where I am with it right now.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It does make sense - this sounds really cool!

[@sydneykasmar]

I have never thought of combining my interests in a painting. Now I have a million ideas. Thank You!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes!! Glad I could spark some change 😂

[@alexandraherzog7655]

Thank you Louise!!!! I am sure trying to find myself again with painting. The way you talk and explain is so warm, so friendly and kind. I miss the Find your Joy lessons!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww so glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@darlenebaldwin1398]

💖😊

[@juliegroganhorsesandyou]

Brilliant!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@saraweiss6219]

Thank you Louise, those are very powerfull questions so thank you for bringing them :)

[@priscillawrites6685]

Know thyself - make the art that emerges

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes!! ❤

[@lorilander9619]

Thank you! Coming back to center! So helpful…❤

[@robertswift4678]

Great questions posed... Upon reflection, I'm a far better person for having a daily creative struggle. Tho exausted, I emerge feeling more connected and sensitive to others through this wonderful blessing.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Love that!

[@bartsenders]

As always interesting things you say!

[@gkmjk1001]

So important! Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharonexham8749]

Yes! Yes! Yes!! Thanks for giving me food for thought!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Great!

[@dienekevugts5572]

Thanks Louise for this video. I took after FYJ a long time to think about what do I realley want to do. In the meantime I did a little bit of going on in my artjournals. A few days ago there came out a big spark of it. The word is colorfull and I know somewhere that's important for me. Now I know the why, but also how to go for it.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

That is so amazing to hear! ❤❤❤

[@laligurash9619]

I needed this! Thank you ❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You're so welcome!

[@vickibrighton9455]

Thank you, Louise! You are so awesome!!! ❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@frankfolino3118]

Absolutely!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad you agree!❤

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

I am making my art because I can't get anyone else to do it for me. Not yet, anyway. But at some point I hope to create a Warhol kind of factory set up.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Really? I can't imagine wanting that .. but it takes all sorts and you must do whatever makes you happy

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

@@ThisPaintingLife How magnanimous.

[@tracyburcham7350]

Great video!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deelynn8611]

I am making it because i have a need to always create, plus i'd like to achieve some sort of mastery t it and make money to pay bills.

[@brittanyturner1264]

❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

❤❤❤

[@hakankulacoglu5532]

Hello Louis. I have a question. Could you please tell the what number sanding paper you used in the below link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGebn3ehoqiKa7csi=NkDjCH5a0jsK_ogI

[@killawhatt8620]

I don't know.........I guess to keep from going insane.